Donald “Don” Marvin Wyatt, 86, of Marion, went to be with the Lord at 10:14 pm on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in his home. Born in Marion on December 20, 1934, Donald was the son of the late Marvin Martin and Grace (Farlow) Wyatt. He married Ruby M. Reagan on July 31, 1976, in Marion, and she survives.
Don graduated from Anderson High School. He moved to Marion from Anderson and retired after 33 years from BICC Industrial Company (formerly Anaconda Wire & Cable; Ericsson; BICC; Cablec; and General Cable). He began as the Accounting Clerk and completed accounting and some sales classes. He became Customer Service Manager of the Sales Department and then Market Manager of Mining Cable. He then contracted to be a Consultant for Mining Cable for two years until his retirement.
Don loved his grandchildren and pets. He had two dogs and two cats. His spare time was devoted to TV. He loved old movies of any kind. He was an avid fan of the Cubs and the Colts. He enjoyed watching sports, especially football and baseball. In his working and younger years, Don played tennis and bowled with his friends.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby; step-daughters, Annette Ziegler, Mary Wells, and Wendy Reagan; sister, Delores Mae Abel; granddaughters, Joanie Agler, Alicia Agler, Alison Reagan, Ashley Reagan, Erin Christie Sell, Jenny Christie, and Tiffiny Sears; grandsons, Scott Ziegler, Jason Agler, and Chad Jenkins; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brother, Sam J. Baer; daughter, Mary Jane Agler; step-daughter, Terri Christie; step-son, Wesley Reagan; great-grandson, Mark Tincher; son-in-law, Darl Ziegler; and brother-in-law, Joe Abel.
The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Don’s life will begin at 11:00 am. Pastor Dwight Elliott will be officiating with burial following at Grant Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Marion First Friends Church, 2211 N. Wabash Ave., Marion, IN 46952 or Marion-Grant County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1921, Marion, IN 46952.
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